Deputy Speaker, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was one of the women of rarest quality that South Africa has ever produced. She was a competent, professional, confident and dignified lady who served South Africa with great love and dedication.
When news of her passing was announced, the UCDP felt the sadness and great loss for this country of a true patriotic daughter of the soil. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and her political party, the ANC. The UCDP says, "Goodnight Manto, for we shall meet tomorrow. Goodnight!"